Factory Shift Lead (All Shifts)

NOX METALS • Ferndale, MI

2d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Nox Metals is a technology company in Metro Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible.

Shift hours:
- Weekdays, First Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Weekdays, Second Shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM
- Weekends, First Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Weekends, Second Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Requirements

• A natural leader, people follow you because of how you work, not because of a title
• A clear communicator, comfortable giving direction and holding people accountable
• Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals center, or with skilled trades
• Committed to safety
• Attentive with regards to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment
• Always thinking about how to make processes better
• Customer obsessed
• Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
• Self-directed, you can run the floor with a smaller team and keep production moving
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., operate heavy equipment and be on your feet for a full shift with or without reasonable accommodation
• Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it

Nice To Haves

• Prior shift lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
• Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

Responsibilities

• Lead your shift team, set the pace, and own the outcome for safety, quality, and output
• Assign work, set priorities, and keep the shift on the production schedule
• Train and coach team members on equipment, safety, and our software
• Enforce safety rules and PPE, stop unsafe work, and report incidents and near misses
• Run a clean handoff, pass open jobs and issues to the next shift lead
• Operate saws, CNC, and handling equipment to cut and inspect aluminum to spec
• Run forklifts and overhead cranes, we’ll train and certify you
• Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time
• Complete other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed